Software Engineer, Hardware Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Own the internal hardware manufacturing platform and collaborate with engineers and technicians to define workflows.
• Design systems for bills of materials (BOMs), parts, revisions, serial numbers, and hardware traceability.
• Develop technician tools that convert engineering designs into assembly steps, test procedures, and completed work.
• Create test workflows that capture acceptance criteria and results for each part or assembly.
• Build inventory and purchasing systems that show available materials, requirements, and build blockers.
• Connect design, inventory, build, and test data so hardware can be traced from drawing to finished assembly.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience shipping production applications.
• Full-stack experience across frontend, backend, databases, and system design.
• Ability to translate complex real-world workflows into simple, useful software.
• Strong product judgment and willingness to work directly with engineers and technicians.
• Ability to use AI coding tools while independently reading, writing, debugging, and reasoning about code.
• Strong technical communication and a high degree of ownership.

Nice-to-haves

• Founding engineer, CTO, or early-stage startup experience.
• Experience with hardware, embedded systems, robotics, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, PLM, or other manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience with BOMs, inventory, traceability, work orders, manufacturing tests, or supply chain.
• Background in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and sick time.
• Visa sponsorship.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekly learning and development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits, including parking and late-night rides from the office.
• Daily lunches, dinners three times per week, and a stocked office kitchen.